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Season 1 – Hunted

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Award-winning writer and producer Frank Spotnitz ("The X-Files") is behind this eight-part suspense thriller with an international espionage story line. Melissa George stars as Sam Hunter, an operative for an elite private intelligence firm who survives an attempt on her life that may have been orchestrated by members of her own team. She goes into hiding to regroup and recover from her injuries, returning to the firm unannounced a year later. Her co-workers, needless to say, are surprised to see her, especially her colleague -- and secret lover -- Aidan Marsh, and her bosses, Rupert Keel and Deacon Crane, who are suspicious of Hunter's motives. But Keel and Crane need their best agent for important assignments. Hunter, meanwhile, isn't sure who she can trust, but she's positive someone wants her dead.

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Critics Consensus

A brisk, exciting spy thriller, Hunted sometimes feels familiar, but it's redeemed by smart, twisty plotting and an assured lead performance from Melissa George.

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Alan Sepinwall HitFix 10/18/2013
B
The stakes and motivations of all the players are clear, where most of what's going on in the rest of the series involves lies, conspiracies, startling twists and changes of allegiance. Go to Full Review Sean Higgins Slant Magazine 11/14/2012
3/4
The first season of Hunted is a concise and breathless eight episodes. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 10/19/2012
All told, this international production represents the kind of empty-calorie popcorn fare that demonstrates not every drama with a British pedigree is "Masterpiece" material. Go to Full Review Kyle Lemmon Under the Radar 05/14/2018
6.5/10
The emotional story of Walker's tutoring relationship with the son of the man her organization is trying to spy on remains captivating even when the actual surveillance becomes forced or is dully choreographed. Go to Full Review Lilly O'Donnell Bust Magazine 08/11/2017
If you're into spy flicks, but tired of all that messy, fast-paced action and drama, [Hunted] is the show for you. Go to Full Review Andy Greenwald Grantland 09/16/2013
The best thing about the show by far is George herself, an Aussie who proved she had the national knack for accents as an American on Alias and In Treatment. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/17/2019 More confusing than exciting, with lots of those oh-not-another "coincidences" that substitute for good plotting. See more 01/01/2018 Solid spy show. Sadly, only 1 season. Gets a bit slow at times. But lots of good action sequences. See more 09/13/2016 Just finished season1 on amazon prime, great show! Wish there was a second series.... See more 05/16/2016 The first episode was great, and had excellent action! But the rest of the series is more dull, and doesn't revolve enough around the mystery that made you wanna watch in the first place. But good performances and a very unique, darker tone, make the series watchable enough, especially when it's only 8 episodes. See more Grant S @grantss 04/13/2015 A so-so series. Started very well. Engaging and highly intriguing. Melissa George worked well in the lead role and the supporting cast were good too. However, the novelty wore off quite quickly. Soon became intrigue and twists for intrigue- and twists-sake. The plot seemed to resemble other espionage series, eg Alias. Plus, too much random killing - not that I have an issue with graphic violence in TV/movies but here it just seemed gratuitous. The final few episodes made it worth while, to an extent, in the end, as everything came together. Was a bit of a slog in the middle though. See more Read all reviews
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Melissa George

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Adam Rayner

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Stephen Dillane

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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

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Morven Christie

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Lex Shrapnel

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 4, 2012 Mort Sam Hunter returns to work one year after narrowly surviving an attempt on her life. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 11, 2012 LB Sam and the team continue their surveillance of Jack Turner's secret activities. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 2, 2012 Hourglass Sam thinks a man from her past may have something to do with the attempt on her life. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 9, 2012 Kismet Turner hatches a diabolical plan with hedge fund manager Lewis Conroyn; Aidan uncovers some of Sam's secrets. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 16, 2012 Ambassadors Sam awakes in the hospital and finds a familiar face who promises to be an ally. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 20, 2012 Polyhedrus Sam and Stephen grow closer; Sam continues her investigations into Hourglass. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 30, 2012 Khyber Sam makes a startling revelation related to her past; Aidan tells Natalie to uncover the leak in M16. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 7, 2012 Snow Maiden Sam accompanies the Turners on a day out for Edward's birthday. Byzantium are standing by to kill Jack but have to abort when Edward is endangered. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Frank Spotnitz, Alison Jackson, Jane Featherstone, Stephen Garrett, Chris Aird
Screenwriter
Frank Spotnitz
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA (L|S|V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 4, 2012